Feud thought to be behind Paphos shooting

POLICE believe that the man shot outside his Paphos district home on Tuesday was the victim of a bitter feud.

Shepherd George Choraitis, 27, was described as being in a stable condition yesterday after being shot at least twice by unknown assailants.

Choraitis needed emergency surgery after being wounded in the chest and head in the incident which took place outside his home in the village of Stavrokonnou.

Doctors at Paphos hospital yesterday said his progress in the next 48 hours would be crucial.

Paphos police launched an attempted murder inquiry immediately after the incident; they believe a hunting rifle was used in the attack.

According to preliminary inquiries, Choraitis was shot at close range after getting out of his car.

His three-year-old son was with him at the time.

It is understood that despite his injuries the father-of-two managed to reach his front door and raise the alarm.

The police investigation is taking into account the fact that the victim and his 28-year-old brother Antonio were arrested two weeks ago in connection with a suspected arson attack at a farm in nearby Kelokedara.

Both were later released for lack of evidence.

Paphos CID are continuing their investigation.

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